Jobseekers face 'surprise' sign-ons in bid to cut fraud

There is a fresh bid to clamp down on welfare fraud, with the Department of Social Protection changing how people sign on as part of the effort.

Jobseekers  face 'surprise' sign-ons in bid to cut fraud

There is a fresh bid to clamp down on welfare fraud, with the Department of Social Protection changing how people sign on as part of the effort.

Some jobseekers will be put on a "selective signing" list, meaning they can be called at short notice to sign on, rather than doing it monthly.

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